Geotechnical Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / Car allowance / Travel

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Geotechnical/Section Geotechnical Engineer to support the Plymouth redevelopment project. The role emphasizes technical compliance, HSQE documentation, and supervision of geotechnical works on site.

Due to the sensitive site, BPSS clearance is required and may take up to 8 weeks. Eligible candidates must hold a NATO/MISWG passport and have UK residence in the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Required – Experience in delivering geotechnical works, competence at management and supervision of project teams, documentation writing, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels.
• Preferred – RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS

Responsibilities

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
• Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation
• Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works to an excellent technical standard
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
• Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
• Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis
• Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project supervision

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

RoGEP

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

PTS

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and are seeking an experienced Geotechnical or Section Geotechnical Engineer to assist the Engineer in managing the technical compliance of the project to the design specification to fulfil the assigned project (or section) safely, on time and to the required quality.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

As Geotechnical /Section Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Geotechnical team regarding the progress of the project and relevant developments
• Writing and maintaining of HSQE documentation
• Supervision & management of the safe, efficient delivery of geotechnical works’ to an excellent technical standard
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Client, the supply chain and third parties
• Maintain high levels of personal safety and environmental standards, implementing safe systems of work on site
• Accurate record keeping for site activities, and short term forecasting of resources on a project basis
• Awareness of project and business goals and able to relay these to the project team to increase workforce engagement with business

What do you bring to the role?

• Required – Experience in delivering geotechnical works’, competence at management and supervision of project teams, documentation writing, communication skills both written and verbal at all levels
• Preferred – RoGEP, Professional Membership, CSCS card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, PTS

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.